The first morning meditation often starts with the Tiratanavandana, a Buddhist chant in salutation to the Three Jewels. If you’re not familiar with this, then feel free to borrow the copies available in the shrine room.
As with any shrine room, we ask people to remove their shoes before entering. There are shoe racks in the corridor outside.
We have mats, cushions, chairs and meditation stools plus blankets. However you are welcome to bring your own meditation ‘equipment’ if that is helpful to you.
To hold the atmosphere of the shrine room, we request that all retreatant’s stay until the shrine room leader bows to the shrine before leaving the session.
However if you need the loo please do go!